Safety-conscious youngsters have been learning how to give their elderly relatives a helping hand.

Nurses from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been working with pupils from St Joseph's Catholic Infants school to reduce the number of accidents suffered by elderly people.

Through a workshop, pupils aged seven and eight have been learning about the problems people encounter as they get older.

Ann Davies, a nurse at the clinic, explains: "Older people are often more susceptible to accidents and falls but many of these could be prevented. By understanding the problems they face, we can a play part in reducing risks.

"This is something we want the community and particularly young people to help us with by looking out for their relatives and elderly people who may live close by."